High leverage
High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  | Trevor Ariza   HOU | 94.9 |
| 23 |  | Pablo Prigioni  NYK/HOU | 95.2 |
| 25 |  | Josh Smith  DET/HOU | 95.4 |
| 28 |  | Jason Terry HOU | 95.8 |
| 57 |  | Donatas Motiejunas HOU | 99.5 |
| 63 |  | James Harden HOU | 100.4 |
| 64 |  | Corey Brewer  MIN/HOU | 100.4 |
| 113 |  | Patrick Beverley HOU | 104.6 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2014-15 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Zach Randolph (85.8, MEM), Draymond Green (86.9, GSW), Stephen Curry (88.8, GSW), Chandler Parsons (88.9, DAL), and Luc Mbah a Moute (89.3, PHI).